Engineering Assistant 123 Flex (PCN 253402)

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing construction inspection and monitoring contractor work for compliance with plans specifications and contract requirements.
• Assisting with project documentation quantity calculations progress estimates and contract administration activities.
• Collecting material samples and supporting materials testing and quality assurance efforts.
• Coordinating with contractors inspectors engineers and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Assisting with design environmental permitting and right-of-way activities during the non-construction season.
• Preparing change orders maintaining project records and supporting payment processing and audit requirements.
• Providing on-site project support and agency representation during construction activities.
• Serving in increasing leadership roles including training staff and potentially acting as a Project Engineer on assigned projects.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: DOT&PF core values are integrity excellence and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers stakeholders and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment decision-making and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is located inNome AK.
Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaskas diverse and expansive terrain coupled with its extreme weather conditions employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations including remote locations and urban centers addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads bridges airports ports and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaskas breathtaking natural beauty reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Civil Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods required to plan design construct operate and maintain facilities such as buildings transportation systems water and sanitary systems and other public works systems.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
• Accountability:Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results. Determines objectives sets priorities and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Engineering Assistant 1:
Bachelors degree with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.

Or:
A bachelors degree with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.

Special Note:
An applicant who will obtain within nine months a bachelors degree from an institution accredited by ABET with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying will qualify to apply. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree.

Engineering-In-Training or Flex Engineering Assistant 1/Engineering Assistant 2 positions will be identified by the employing department.

Engineering Assistant 2:
Bachelors degree or the equivalent with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
AND
One year of entry level engineering architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Or:
A bachelors degree with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from an institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.
AND
One year of entry level engineering architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Or:
Five years of progressively responsible subprofessional engineering experience of which two years was as a Journey level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:
Graduate study in engineering and/or architecture may be substituted for the required experience as an Engineering Assistant 1. (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month of experience).

Special Note:
The employing department will identify Engineering-In-Training (EIT) positions.
Transcripts which indicate the credit hours earned for the specific coursework may be requested at the time of interview or prior.

Engineering Assistant 3:
Bachelors degree with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
AND
Two years of engineering architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Or:
A bachelors degree with a major in a branch of engineering from an institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
Two years of engineering architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitutions:
Four years of any combination of ABET accredited postsecondary education in engineering architecture or land surveying (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or engineering architectural or land surveying experience may substitute for the required degree.

Graduate study in engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month).

• Cover Letter - See instructions below

• Three (3) professional references including name job title and current phone numbers.
• Copy of Professional License EIT or other professional licenses as applicable
• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.